These First-Time Blood Donors Are in for a Surprise

These first-time donors are in for a surprise – wait for it.

This video was filmed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, all blood donors and collections staff wear face coverings as well as social distance at all Red Cross blood drives, but we look forward to giving out hugs and high fives when it’s safe to do so again. For now, we’re cheering you on from a distance.

#redcross #blooddonation #savealife

[katemonika]

I’m donating for the first time today in my life. I’m 16. This video made me emotional. I’m ready 🥺

[kobyschechter]

I donated blood for the first time in November 2022 at the age of 20. So glad I did it because I have a friend who donates whenever he can. I faced my fear and CONQUERED it.

[martindrennen]

I’m 16 and will be donating for my first time next week. This video has made me so much more confident and Passionate towards blood donating! Before this I was scared and a little skeptical but now that I’ve seen this it’s a done deal.

[thebobbimartin]

I donated today and the tech was telling me about this video from his training.
I donate because I loss my friend to a tainted blood transfusion she received for her Sickle Cell treatment and about 2 yrs ago I loss another friend due to complications after a transfusion she received because of Sickle Cell.

I donate in their honor. I wish more people realized that you don't have to donate during a crisis. There is always a need no matter what your blood type is.

Also... I beat my personal record and filled my bag in 3mins and 43 seconds.

[ultradeduct]

when i was born i lost 1/5 of my blood and needed transfusions urgently. without the people out there who donate who knows what would have happened. from me and on behalf of all of us who ever have or ever will need blood: thank you to the donors who make sure that there will always be a supply ❤️.

[pamelagolliet]

I’ve been a blood donor for over 50 years. I now donate platelets. Got 12 in this year I will continue to donate as long as I’m
Able.

[pastisvodka]

my English teacher made us watch this video for our in-service test. It was so moving that I held back tears😢😢
Almost my whole class was moved while watching it. It makes me want to give blood now.😢❤️

[stephanopapadimitriou]

It felt right watching this after my donation today

[ZanSingsOkay]

I'm donating tomorrow. I haven't thought about this part of the process. I just wanted to help out. These kids really put it into perspective

[SoySauce]

17 and donating for the first time today. This makes me feel so much better💗💗

[thesapo]

Looking foward to donating blood once I am 16 (I have parents perms). I have O- so I will do Red Cell Donation.

[WanderlyRamirez]

I’m so proud of what I do and blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of ARC-One Solutions. Thank you for sharing this! There is no better motivator to do things the best way possible on my side! 😍

[group]

Be donating blood soon for the first time for my sister in law while shes pregnant.. and watching this give me an opportunity to help my family.. its an honor❤️❤️❤️❤️

[evebloom]

Somebody save my life too and now I am in the blood donation journey

[tiffanyhinderscheit]

This is why I've started donating blood! Helping people where I can is an amazing feeling to me. I have B- blood and I just did my 9th donation and can't wait to donate more in the future!

[sneakyraptor]

I'm donating tomorrow for the first time. I'm terrified of needles, but I hope this video can help me get through it

[Paul-ydi]

I donorste blood for the first time it was good to give of my self which is a part of myself to help 3 people at the same Time

[ajaykrishnakumar]

The blood donor app has made the process of scheduling and find a blood drive so easy.

[jm]

I wish more people would make it a point to donate since you never know if/when it’ll be you who needs a transfusion.
My goal is to donate 3 times per year, and plasma more than that since I’m AB+ (the universal plasma donor).

[thilinaadikari]

I'm from Sri Lanka and i have donated blood for 32 times now I'm 34 years old and willing to donate till 60 years old